The Spanish custodian was full of praise for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique as he claimed that La Roja have had no problems without the experienced stopper in their ranks.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carles-Puyol-c8331 were ruled out of the competition.
With capable deputies available for El Guaje, it was believed that La Roja are set to face defensive problems without the services of the no nonsense stopper.
As Spain prepare themselves for a semi-final meeting with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, the defending champions have shown nerves of steel at the back.
Responding to questions on the subject, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 opined that La Roja have been blessed with the quality players in the Spanish national team, pointing towards Gerard Pique’s presence in the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner’s dressing room to make his point.
"Puyol's absence? Pique has always done very well, both at Barca, and in the Spain national team."
Euro 2012 marks Casillas’ 12 years of service to Spanish national team. When quizzed about his long standing presence in La Roja dressing room, the Real Madrid custodian had plenty to say.
Los Blancos youth academy graduate claimed that his role has changed since first arriving on the scene, commenting that he has observed what went around him, listened to what was said and never stopped learning.
Continuing on the topic, he remarked that he finds himself fortunate to be a part of the roster that has seen Spanish legends at their best, while also adding that he has had time to learn from his younger compatriots as well.
While answering questions about his legend with La Roja, he stated that he wants to be remembered for his character rather than the amount of trophies he lifted with the senior team.
“When I arrived, my role was different," he explained. "I was looking, listening, learning ...”
"Now I am one of the most experienced players. I have shared the dressing room with Spanish legends, but you also learn with the youngsters, who arrived with their future ahead of them.”
"I prefer to be remembered by my character than by the titles I have won."
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